That's A Wrap! How To Install Insulation Under Your New Siding Installation

If you are in the process of installing new siding on your home, consider upgrading your insulation while you are at it. The increased insulation will make your home more energy efficient. Rolled insulation under the new siding is the easiest to install. Here is how that installation process will go. Old Siding Off The first thing your contractor will do is pull off all the old siding. At this point, whatever insulation you currently have behind the siding is exposed. [Read More]

Giving Your Bath Vanity A New Look With A New Mirror: Four Unique Ideas To Consider

You don't have to remodel your bathroom completely or even install a new vanity to give your bathroom a new look. A new bathroom mirror can transform the look of your space. Here are a few unique ideas to consider when you are planning to give your bathroom an upgrade. Tile Frame Get rid of your medicine cabinet and add a large unframed mirror to the wall, and create your own custom frame using tile. [Read More]

Have A Drafty Window? 3 Quick Fixes

If you have a window that you can always feel air coming in around it, you have spotted the drafty window in your home that is decreasing the overall energy efficiency of your home and that is sneakily increasing your energy bills. However, you can quickly fix that drafty window and get rid of that energy drain with one of these three fixes. #1 Expanding Foam Expanding foam is great for cracks around your window that are so large that you can easily see them just by looking at your window from a couple of feet back. [Read More]

How To Open A Stuck Wooden Window

Antique or vintage wooden windows can be beautiful and a touch of charm to an older home, but they are also more prone to maintenance problems. For example, aging wooden windows often become stuck and won't open. If you encounter a stuck window in your home, you need to exercise care when attempting to open it to avoid glass breakage or damage to your home. Below are some safe, effective techniques you can use to help get a stuck wooden window open. [Read More]